Among Cleveland Guardians fans, Travis Kelce-the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs-recently caused a bit of a controversy thanks to his highly publicized date with
Taylor Swift during the Guardians-Yankees Championship Series. And so, what was it that riled up the already heated fans? Just that: Kelce didn't even show up wearing any Cleveland gear as he entered the stadium. End. Kelce was not about to let this stand, proclaiming,
"I've been a Cleveland fan my whole life… I don't wear Cleveland gear one time, and suddenly I'm not a real fan?!"Also read -
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Post-Game Clarification on MLB Playoffs
On another interview with Darren Smith, after the Kansas City Chiefs won Week 7 over the San Francisco 49ers, Kelce spoke of the MLB again. Pressed to reveal who he was rooting for now that the Guardians and Kansas City Royals were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, Kelce responded with his usual cool demeanor:
"I am just a baseball fan at this point. Cleveland's always been my go-to team, but I just appreciate baseball."."You've seen me at a lot of World Series games in the past. I don't know if I'll go this year, but I always find a way to enjoy playoff baseball with family and friends." Maybe Kelce was more excited to concentrate on the sport he loves without being tied allegiance to a favorite team; he is now free to appreciate his favorites just for their greatness.
The Kelce-Swift Phenomenon Prevails
Although the on-field numbers from Kelce don't seem as explosive this year-as he only had four catches for 17 yards against the 49ers-it's more of an off-field appearance that is receiving ample media attention. His public outings with pop sensation Taylor Swift, especially their PDA-packed moment in the stands at the Guardians-Yankees game, left the media freaking out. The internet freaked out when the couple got a little cozy in the stands, and fans just couldn't get enough.
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Swift's Shout-Out to Kelce During Her Tour
Paying a sweet tribute to Kelce, Taylor Swift took the stage at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami and modified some of the words in her song, singing
"Karma is the guy on the Chiefs," referring to her boyfriend. The crowd erupted as the football and music worlds merged. And even though Swift did not make it to the latest Super Bowl rematch by the Chiefs due to her tour, she still showed her support for Kelce.
Kelce and the Chiefs are now geared for their next game against the Raiders, but one thing is very certain there—whether Swift is going to appear in the stands or not, the couple's chemistry continues to steal all the light.
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